Sesbania paucisemina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 139 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178363
Common Names
- Few-seeded Sesbania
- Fewseeded Sesbania
- Few-seeded Hempweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania paucisemina (also called False Adiantum, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has yellow flowers and pinnately compound leaves. It typically grows in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania paucisemina is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sesbania paucisemina is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania paucisemina can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Sesbania paucisemina should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Sesbania paucisemina
Sesbania paucisemina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Sesbania paucisemina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania paucisemina?
Sesbania paucisemina
What is the common name of Sesbania paucisemina?
Paucisemina Sesbania
What is the family of Sesbania paucisemina?
Fabaceae
Species in the Sesbania genus
Sesbania exasperata, Sesbania macroptera, Sesbania oligosperma, Sesbania tomentosa, Sesbania vesicaria, Sesbania brevipedunculata, Sesbania cannabina, Sesbania cinerascens, Sesbania coerulescens, Sesbania dummeri, Sesbania goetzei, Sesbania greenwayi, Sesbania hirtistyla, Sesbania keniensis, Sesbania leptocarpa, Sesbania macowaniana, Sesbania macrantha, Sesbania mossambicensis, Sesbania notialis, Sesbania pachycarpa, Sesbania paucisemina, Sesbania punicea, Sesbania quadrata, Sesbania rostrata, Sesbania sericea, Sesbania sesban, Sesbania grandiflora, Sesbania somalensis, Sesbania speciosa, Sesbania sphaerocarpa, Sesbania subalata, Sesbania sudanica, Sesbania tetraptera, Sesbania transvaalensis, Sesbania wildemannii, Sesbania herbacea, Sesbania virgata, Sesbania coccinea, Sesbania drummondii, Sesbania longifolia, Sesbania javanica, Sesbania chippendalei, Sesbania formosa, Sesbania erubescens, Sesbania simpliciuscula, Sesbania brachycarpa, Sesbania benthamiana, Sesbania campylocarpa, Sesbania concolor, Sesbania madagascariensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania paucisemina J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.